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Laurel Lady Tornadoes win Class 5A state championship
SUMMARY: Laurel Lady Tornadoes win state championship in Jackson, seeking redemption after loss the previous year. Kis Walker shines with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The team’s hard work and unity pays off as they claim their second gold ball in three years. Despite disagreements and challenges, the players come together to achieve their goal. The victory is a moment to cherish and a testament to their determination and resilience. Winning the championship is a crowning achievement for the team and a memory they will treasure for a lifetime.
Laurel Lady Tornadoes win Class 5A state championship
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Great American Farmers Market
SUMMARY: Two Dog Farms, located in Florida and Mississippi, offers seasonal late-summer produce including tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, melons, pastured eggs, and various peppers. Dorothy, who has managed the farm for 11 years, shared insights about balancing family life and farm work, emphasizing the importance of local food and community support. Jonathan, the Mississippi Farmers Market manager on High Street since April 2022, highlighted the growing consumer engagement and trust in local farmers. The Great American Farmers Market event will take place Saturday at the Mississippi Farmers Market, celebrating USDA’s America 250 with local agriculture education, kid-friendly activities, and blueberry treats, Mississippi’s state fruit.
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Watch Back to School Leadership and Policy on Aug. 1
SUMMARY: Crime can still impact a city’s reputation. As the new school year begins across the metro area, 16 WAPT interviewed three superintendents: Dr. Mitchell Shears, Dr. Errick Greene, and Chris Chism, who lead the Hinds, Jackson, and Pearl school districts. They discussed plans to support teachers and students, especially regarding the use of electronics. While not banning devices outright, the districts emphasize purposeful use in a digital society and integrate new technologies, including artificial intelligence, into learning. The focus also includes preparing students for college and the workforce through internships and supporting teachers to enhance education and community investment.
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Safe Haven Baby Box opens in Gluckstadt
SUMMARY: On Wednesday, the city of Gluckstadt unveiled a new Safe Haven Baby Box in the parking lot of its new Police Station and Municipal Court. Funded by CPS Pools and Spas and community donors, the baby box offers a safe way for individuals to surrender infants anonymously, removing shame and blame. Mayor and residents expressed gratitude, citing the box as a vital alternative to save lives. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, creator of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance app, praised the growing number of baby boxes statewide, now totaling six. Gluckstadt became a city in 2021 and recently opened its first dedicated police building. Police Chief Hale noted they have 20 officers with new facilities including a dispatch center and courtroom.
Gluckstadt Baby Box
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